Orpheus in Mayfair, and Other Stories and Sketches

An accomplished English writer, Maurice Baring's diverse talents span drama, poetry, novels, translations, and essays, with a notable focus on travel writing and war correspondence, particularly regarding Russia. His experiences during World War I in the Intelligence Corps and Royal Air Force shaped his perspective. Educated at Eton and Cambridge, Baring initially pursued diplomacy before immersing himself in travel, especially in Russia, where he reported on the Russo-Japanese War. He later settled in Westminster, London.